Pride Mobility Go-Go Elite Traveller Owner's Manual page 25

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Travel Scooter's batteries:
! All day use on a daily basis.
! Infrequent or sporadic use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your Travel
Scooter's batteries. The battery charger was designed so that it will not overcharge your Travel Scooter's
batteries. However, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if
you do not charge them on a regular basis. Following the guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery
operation and charging.
! If you use your Travel Scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Travel
Scooter will be ready each morning. We recommend that you charge your Travel Scooter's batteries for 8 to
14 hours after daily use.
! If you use your Travel Scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14
hours at a time.
! Keep your Travel Scooter's batteries fully charged.
! Avoid deeply discharging your Travel Scooter's batteries.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your Travel Scooter's
batteries fully charged whenever possible. Protect your Travel Scooter and batteries from extreme heat or cold.
Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, stored in extreme temperatures, or stored
without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions—smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often, you
will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which affect the distance
or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.
! Always fully charge your Travel Scooter's batteries prior to daily use.
! Maintain 30-35 psi (2-2.4 bar) in each tire (if equipped with pneumatic tires).
! Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
! Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
! Try to maintain an even speed while your Travel Scooter is in motion.
! Avoid stop-and-go driving.
What type and size of battery should I use?
Your Travel Scooter requires two deep cycle batteries. We recommend only sealed, maintenance-free types such
as AGM or Gel-Cell. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps. Refer to the specifications table
for size as batteries differ depending on manufacture.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell
batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
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